Chef de Partie - Pastry

Accorhotel; Dubai; On-site; AED 108,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Dubai is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie to lead a specific kitchen station, ensuring top quality, consistency and presentation. You will supervise mise en place, train junior staff, and uphold HACCP and hygiene standards while driving cost-efficient operations.

You will collaborate with the Sous Chef to support menu development, maintain rigorous portion control, and ensure high-volume service runs smoothly with a proactive, team-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts or related field is preferred
• 3-4 years of culinary experience in luxury hotel or fine dining
• Completion of kitchen apprentice or professional chef training courses minimum 1 year
• Strong knowledge of advanced cooking techniques and culinary practices
• Demonstrated expertise in food safety, hygiene standards and HACCP procedures
• Proven leadership and team management skills with training experience
• Proficiency with MS Office and kitchen management systems
• Excellent organizational and time management with prioritization skills
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication abilities
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality and details
• Knowledge of budget management, cost control and inventory optimization
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays
• Problem-solving mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned kitchen station ensuring dishes meet recipes and standards
• Oversee ingredients, sauces, garnishes, and mise en place for service
• Train, mentor and develop junior kitchen staff
• Maintain strict adherence to HACCP, hygiene and food safety standards
• Manage station inventory, minimize waste, optimize cost efficiency
• Collaborate with Sous Chef and other departments for smooth operations
• Contribute to menu development and consistency with brand standards
• Stay resilient during high-volume service and adapt to changing demands
• Support the kitchen team in achieving departmental goals and performance

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Food safety

HACCP

Menu development

Budget management

Communication

Time management

Pressure handling

Multicultural teamwork

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

Kitchen management systems

Job description

We re looking for an experienced and passionate Chef de Partie to join our dynamic culinary team in Dubai United Arab Emirates. In this leadership role you ll oversee a specific section of our kitchen, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. You ll work collaboratively with the Sous Chef and kitchen team to deliver outstanding culinary experiences that exceed our guests expectations while fostering a supportive and innovative kitchen environment.

Lead and manage your assigned kitchen station, ensuring all dishes are prepared, cooked and presented in accordance with established recipes, presentation standards and organizational guidelines. Oversee the preparation of ingredients, sauces, garnishes and mise en place for service, maintaining meticulous attention to food quality, consistency and portion control standards. Train, mentor and develop junior kitchen staff and colleagues, ensuring they understand and comply with kitchen operating standards, food safety protocols and HACCP procedures. Maintain strict adherence to all food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards and procedures, conducting regular inspections and quality assurance checks. Manage inventory for your station, monitoring stock levels, minimizing waste and optimizing cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards. Collaborate with the Sous Chef and other departments to ensure clear communication and seamless kitchen operations and efficient service delivery during all service periods. Contribute to menu development and modifications, offering innovative ideas while maintaining consistency with organizational standards. Demonstrate resilience and problem-solving abilities during high-volume service periods, adapting flexibly to changing demands while maintaining composure and efficiency. Support the kitchen team in achieving departmental goals and performance objectives through organized planning and goal-oriented execution.

Company Description

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts or a related field is preferred
• Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant culinary experience in a luxury hotel or fine dining establishment
• Completion of kitchen apprentice or professional chef training courses minimum 1 year is required
• Strong working knowledge of advanced cooking techniques, methods and culinary practices
• Demonstrated expertise in food safety, hygiene standards and HACCP procedures
• Proven leadership and team management skills with experience training and developing kitchen staff
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and kitchen management systems
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multicultural kitchen environment
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards
• Knowledge of budget management, cost control and inventory optimization
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays as required
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to make decisive decisions in fast-paced environments
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in culinary practices

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